VTDigger reporter Audi Guha covers a press conference in Colchester on Monday, October 28, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Dear Readers, This Sunshine Week, a generous supporter in Norwich, VT is matching every gift to VTDigger dollar for dollar, up to $15,000. That means your support f or independent journalism will go twice as far. Donate now From our Montpelier office, I have the honor of observing our reporters and editors in action. They are in constant motion, working quickly but carefully to publish the news we all rely on. Behind every story is a series of decisions: what to pursue, what to verify, what matters most. Those decisions require clear news judgement because they shape how half a million monthly readers understand what’s happening in Vermont. It really counts to have dedicated, experienced journalists making those calls. This is what Sunshine Week is about. Not just the idea of transparency, but the shoe leather reporting required to make it real. In the past week, our team has been in the courts, on the streets as protests unfolded, and inside the Statehouse (often as the only newsroom present). They’ve reported on breaking news like ICE activity in South Burlington, explained major policy changes related to education reform and land use and followed up on how the loss of Medicare Advantage plans is affecting thousands of people across the state. A busy newsroom is a sight to behold. Sadly, it’s an increasingly rare one in many places. VTDigger does this work as a nonprofit newsroom, sustained by our readers. Right now, your support will be matched dollar for dollar during our Sunshine Week match. So if you’ve been considering a gift, now is a powerful time to act. Donate now Thank you for reading and for supporting independent journalism in Vermont. Sincerely, Sky Barsch CEO, VTDigger This Sunshine Week match ends at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. Read the story on VTDigger here: Sunshine Week Match: Your gift is doubled right now. ...read more read less